This is usually the first question you would face in any interview. The basic purpose of this question is to start the communication and put the candidate to ease. This is the simplest but the trickiest question as you can take the interview in whichever direction you want through this question.
To answer this question, start with some information about your family back ground, educational qualifications and work experience. Focus on the things you have learnt during your last employments.
The trick is to put a full stop at right place to provoke the desired next question.